March 9, 1998

Mr. Darren D. Burkette

EF303131 , K-1

Phillips State Prison

2989 West Rock Quarry Road

Burford, Georgia 30519

RE:	A97A1807 .	Darren DeWayne Burkett v. The State

Dear Mr. Burkette :

I am in receipt of your letter of postmark date March 3, 1998 regarding the above referenced matter. Please be advised that the Court of Appeals on February 20, 1998 reversed the judgment of the trial court. I have enclosed a copy of this Court's opinion for your review.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld

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